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October 01, 2011

The Dead's Influence on the Living

Q.

Do those people who have come to earth, received a body, and then choose Satan's ways, and have died, have the power to tempt us?

A.

Yes.

The dead can, and often do, influence the living. Many times the dead have been seen at their funerals. I, and others I've known, have also had some dead raise the hair on the back of our necks by them clowning around - haunting.

We are also influenced for good by the dead. I have often had a female who has assisted my life when I was confused or needed help. She seems to know almost everything. She has a beautiful spirit and wise words.

Yet when we talk of power to tempt or to do good, it doesn't mean we have to listen. The choice is always ours.

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I am LDS. I've taught seminary and Gospel Doctrine classes. I've been Elders Quorum Advisor and taught the High Priests. I am an RM. I uphold the truth of Scripture above the changing philosophies of mankind. Therefore I believe in PROVEN science only (else it isn't science in the true sense); I don't believe in unprovable fantasies such as evolution, billions of years old earth, etc. Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost are my leaders. They are the ONLY ones I consider infallible. Yet I fully support all those authorised of God within their various roles in the LDS church.
I am widowed, but would STRICTLY only date LDS women.